Geppetto

Geppetto is an internet slang term used to refer to someone who pretends to be someone they are not online, particularly in online communities or social media platforms. Geppetto is derived from the character in the story of Pinocchio who created the puppet.

Example 1:
Person A: “Hey, did you see that new user in our gaming forum? Their skills are off the charts!”
Person B: “Careful, they might be a Geppetto. Some people pretend to be experts to gain attention.”

Example 2:
Person X: “I’ve been talking to this amazing person online for months. I think they’re my soulmate!”
Person Y: “Be cautious, they could be a Geppetto. People often pretend to be someone they’re not to deceive others.”